So I've been trying to figure this out all week and finally decided to ask people who know a lot more than I do. I recently built a FreeNAS box that I want to use on my home network. I have the NAS box connected to my Verizon router. The only other thing connected to that router is a second router (a TP-Link). All of the computers on my network are connected to the TP-Link. Now I can ping to the Nas box from any computer just fine, as well as access the FreeNAS settings interface through its IP address. What I can't do is see any of the drives on the NAS box in a file explorer window (as in, it doesn't show up under Networks). I'm guessing it's something really simple as far as router configuration settings go, but I'm at a loss. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
FreeNAS server over two routers
- Thread starter roman84
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The Verizon router does not support the wireless speeds that I am paying them for (a bit ironic, it seems). The option was either to pay Verizon more money for a router or buy my own. So to answer your question, it's primarily just for the wireless.
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since you are only using it to have better wireless speed, convert the TP-Link to an AP (access point)
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/36406-43-convert-wireless-router-wireless-access-point
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/36406-43-convert-wireless-router-wireless-access-point
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